The effects of a prolonged drought has robbed pastoralists in Somalia particular Galmudug state of their most prized possession – livestock. The dry conditions have caused hunger and disease, wiping out camels, goats and sheep in large numbers. Those that survive are visibly frail, producing little meat or milk and fetching paltry sums when traded in the market.
To respond this Central Livestock Treatment Profissionals Association CELPATA started a treatment campaign for the affected livestocs in the Galgadud and mudug regions in the Galmudug state. The treatment campaign reached and treated around 200,000 livestock including goat, sheep, camel and cattle.